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Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
Zoning & land use
Short-Term Rentals
Short-Term Rental Regulations
Zoning File 26-14 – 200 S. Cottonwood
Council Appointment
V 26-02: A request for a variance to Appendix A (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Richardson’s Code of Ordinances: Article IV, Sec. 4(e)
V 26-03: A request for a variance to Appendix A (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Richardson’s Code of Ordinances: Article VII, Sec. 4(d)(1)
Accessory Building Setbacks
Zoning Uses
Flag Regulations
Zoning Amendments
Zoning File ZF 26-08
CZO Text Amendments
Zoning File ZF 25-22
Short-Term Rental
Richland Park Apartments Expansion
Resign-to-Run Charter Amendment
Proposed Retroactive "Resign-to-Run" Charter Amendment
V 25-09: A request for variance from Appendix A (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance) of the City of Richardson’s Code of Ordinances: Article VII, Sec. 4(g) for an 11-foot variance to the required 25-foot rear yard setback to allow a patio cover. The property is located at 2672 Poinsettia Drive and is zoned R-1100-M Residential.
SE 25-02: 3105 Canyon Creek Drive
SE 25-02: A request for a special exception to Chapter 6, Article IV of the City of Richardson’s Code of Ordinances: Sec. 6-209 (3) to allow an 8-foot-tall wooden fence to be located in the required front yard along Chapel Creek Court. The property is located at 3105 Canyon Creek Drive and is zoned R-1500-M Residential.
Zoning File 25-20
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Richardson from local and regional media.
West Shore Drive Traffic Shift Begins for Waterline Installation | Richardson Today
Oct 9, 2026 The northbound lane of West Shore Drive between Arapaho Road and Melrose Drive will close beginning Oct. 12, or shortly thereafter, as crews install a new waterline. Traffic will be limited to o...
Construction Methods Minimize Impacts During Underground Utility Rehabilitation Work | Richardson Today
Rehabilitation work is underway on sanitary sewer lines near the Promenade Shopping Center off Coit Road and in the Berkner Park neighborhood. Thanks to the construction methods being used, residents should exp...
WATER MAIN BREAK: E. Collins Boulevard near Yale Elementary | Richardson Today
Crews are responding to an emergency water main break on E. Collins Boulevard between Yale Boulevard and Elk Grove Drive. The break is causing a temporary water outage impacting Yale Elementary School and surro...
Council Receives Briefing on Safer Streets Richardson | Richardson Today
The Richardson City Council received an update Monday night on the City’s “Safer Streets Richardson” Safety Action Plan, an initiative aimed at reducing serious crashes and improving roadway safety for motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
Early Voting for Nov. 3 Election Ends Oct. 30 | Richardson Today
Early voting in Texas for the Nov. 3 General Election takes place through Friday, Oct. 30, with Texas voters able to vote at any early voting location within their county of residence. Note that Richardson City Hall is not an early voting location; go to www.cor.net/Election for voting information and links to lists of all early voting locations in Dallas and Collin counties.
Council Hears Funding Mechanisms for Future Housing Discussions | Richardson Today
The City Council was briefed Monday on Housing Finance Corporations (HFC) and Public Facility Corporations (PFC) and how they can address the needs identified in the City’s Housing Needs Assessment. The assessment was commissioned by the City in late 2024 to identify current and future housing needs specific to Richardson. Reviewing and discussing the next steps in the assessment was one of the tactics adopted by the City Council for its 2025-27 term.
Nomination Deadline for Community Revitalization Awards is Sunday | Richardson Today
The deadline for nominations for the 2026 Community Revitalization Awards is this Sunday, Oct. 25, at 11:59 p.m. The awards recognize residential and commercial property owners who have enhanced the community through significant property improvements.
Council Selects Three Finalists for Second Round of Interviews for Vacant Place 3 Position | Richardson Today
The City Council selected three finalists for the vacant Place 3 position at its meeting on Monday. The three candidates will be interviewed in an open and recorded meeting on Monday, Sept. 21. Following the in...
Lane Closures this Weekend Near UT Dallas for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure | Richardson Today
Lane Closures this Weekend Near UT Dallas for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure  Several roads will be closed near UT Dallas tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 7 a.m.-noon to accommodate the Susan ...
Deadline for Returning Interlibrary Loan Items is Next Friday | Richardson Today
The deadline to return items that have been checked out through an Interlibrary Loan is next Friday, Oct. 2. The loaned items need to be returned so they can be sent back to their home library before the Richar...
City of Richardson Announces Celestica Expansion at Telecom Parkway Campus | Richardson Today
The City of Richardson is pleased to announce that Celestica, a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, will expand its operations at 2801 Telecom Parkway, reinforcing the...
Property Tax Statements to Be Mailed in October | Richardson Today
This month, the Dallas County and Collin County tax offices will mail property tax statements to Richardson residents, based on values set by the county appraisal districts as of Jan. 1, 2026. The City of Richa...